The Caribbean island nation continues to endure extreme insecurity, with widespread and incessant violence as rival gangs fight each other and the police for control of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
A schoolgirl in Port-au-Prince holds up a sign in French which reads ‘peace’.
I have met many strong and impressive women who have given me a better understanding of what we can do to bring change. I’ve learned a lot from them. The whole world can learn from them.
Whatever the situation, I remain motivated to be on the frontline and continue to break the cycle of poverty by bringing vital help to the most vulnerable in marginalised communities.”